Schräggestellte

Schräggestellte is a German adjective that translates to "tilted," "slanted," or "inclined" in English. It describes something that is not standing or lying in a perfectly vertical or horizontal position, but rather at an angle. This term can be applied to a wide range of objects and situations.

In everyday language, one might describe a picture frame that is schräggestellt if it has been hung slightly crooked on the wall. Similarly, a chair that is schräggestellt might be unstable or intentionally designed to be at an angle for a specific ergonomic purpose. In architecture, architectural elements like roofs or walls can be schräggestellt to achieve certain aesthetic or structural goals.

The term is also used in technical contexts. For instance, in engineering or mechanics, a component that is schräggestellt might be intentionally positioned at an angle to facilitate its function or interaction with other parts. In typography, the term can refer to italicized text, although the more specific German term for italics is "kursiv." The concept of being schräggestellt implies a deviation from a standard or expected orientation, often for practical or artistic reasons.